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GU60 PJO

2010 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

202,948 mi
Last recorded202,948 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU60 PJO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 202,948 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 190,018 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 190,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 182,961 miles

Front engine undertray very oily unable to see oil leak if any

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 182,961 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front engine undertray very oily unable to see oil leak if any

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 182,933 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2017 176,896 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2016 171,700 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 171,629 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cord showing inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cord showing inner edge. (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2015 155,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 135,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 135,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 109,306 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 109,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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GU60 PJO is a 2010 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2010 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 88,176 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU60 PJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GU60 PJO registered?

GU60 PJO is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 7 September 2010.

Is GU60 PJO safe to buy?

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